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YES was symbolically officially launched on the 12th. August 2003 during the 1st. study trip in Africa by the UK Africa Network Scouts. The launch was held at the YES Centre in Dagoretti Division Nairobi Kenya by Mr. Jonathan Cooksley Chairman UK Africa Network Scouts accompanied by Mr. David Bull International Commissioner The Scout Association (UK), Mr. Stephen Clark Assistant County Commissioner (International) Greater London South West (GLSW) Scout County and Mr. Doug Corbin District Commissioner for East Middles... Cleveland UK. The launch was presided over by Mr. Charles A. Nyambisa Senior Chief Kawangware Location in Nairobi Province, Scout Area Commissioner Dagoretti, Local Scout Friends, Orphan Scouts, Guardians, community leaders and Scouter Paul Kabao Founding Director YES Programme.

YES celebrates Youth Education Support (YES) Orphans Day on 12th. August.

The achievement of YES Orphans Day is certainly related to the support of vulnerable youth in communities to access education.

We propose you to debate the next August 12 about vulnerable youth, their problems, how can governments integrate youth into the decision-making processes and all issues pertaining to youth you want to discuss about that day.

On the 12th August, we call on the youth friends to reflect on the challenges that young people face, their aspirations and how they contribute to the world we live in.

YES Orphans Day is managed by YES in collaboration with other community based orphan youths. YES provides centralized monitoring and information-gathering and project implementation services for the project as a whole.

The day is normally preceded be;

YES Training Camp and

YES Run Award

For more information on the YES Orphans Day, please contact us directly.

YES Orphans Day 12th Aug. 2004